Avril's 2007 latest album 《The Best Damn Thing》.

by youcanmail on 2007-04-27 18:12:24

"The Best Damn Thing" is brimming with fiery guitar work, catchy choruses that roll off the tongue, power pop-punk, and a rebellious rock attitude. This is a far cry from the darker, more introspective "Under My Skin" album. In songs like the straightforward, uninhibited "Everything Back But You," where she bids farewell to her cheating boyfriend, Avril gleefully invents fictional narratives for her lyrics, and as she puts it, the lyrical inspiration this time isn't "straight out of my diary." As a result, Avril has crafted the tracks on this album, showcasing her growing maturity in both songwriting and singing. From the beautiful and powerful "I Can Do Better" (one of Avril's personal favorites) to the resilient and dynamic first single "Girlfriend"—which surprisingly fuses hip-hop beats with a strong chorus, clapping sounds, and girl-group style harmonies while being reimagined through a punk-rock lens—to the emotionally charged ballad "Keep Holding On," which Avril was invited to specially compose for 20th Century Fox's fantasy/adventure film "Eragon," all serve as testament to her evolution.